Dining

Your dining experience in Orange is unique – from the elegant to the casual. You can dine at the top of the heights overlooking a sea of lights or keep it simple at one of several historic restaurants in town. A wide range of food is offered at our restaurants so whatever appeals to your taste, you can find in Orange. Want to find a great place to dine right now?

Dining & Shopping is what The OC crowd does best - and now, you can do too! With this insider guide to the hottest restaurants within the best shopping centers, you'll never need to ask what you should do with a free afternoon in Orange County. Check out our four OC shopping malls paired with two must-visit restaurants below!

This international designer retail destination is the place to experience OC chic. Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Costa Mesa, SCP is the epicenter of upscale shopping in Orange County. South Coast Plaza restaurants are equally renowned for hitting the mark. From quick bites to specialty foods to fine dining, there's an eatery for every palate. Check out their new dining guide here .

Just a mile inland from Newport Beach's shore, this famous outdoor shopping oasis is a tourist destination unto itself. With more than 150 stores and dozens of al fresco restaurants to choose from, it can be tough to tear yourself away at the end of the day. Check out the long list of Fashion Island restaurants here .

The sprawling destination brings together hundreds of shopping, dining and entertainment venues, all in one energizing experience. In addition to 130 stores, highlights include one of the country's largest movie theaters, The Improv Comedy Club, a carousel and giant ferris wheel. Visit Irvine Spectruum's Dining Guide here .

The Lab Antimall

Located in Costa Mesa, The LAB stands for "Little American Business." For 20 years, this outdoor hipster spot has subtly made waves and held its own. Stop by for a unique shopping experience and walk away with some one-of-a-kind gems.

Fine Dining in the OC

The OC has no shortage of upscale restaurants to choose from. Whether it's a special occasion, a romantic date night or just because... Orange County fine dining is a force to be reckoned with. Top chefs from all over the globe are cooking it up from Newport Beach to Costa Mesa. Pair that with impeccable service, outstanding California wine lists and Pacific ocean views. Culinary perfection!

Check out our short list of fine restaurants and click on the links for all the details.

Dining Al Fresco

The OC is famous for it's "Forever Summer" weather and it's only natural to want to dine out of doors as much as possible. Besides the obvious (and stunning) beachfront options, there are also beautiful patios and lakeside views to be had all across the dozens of cities that make up Orange County.